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Dragons Outpost Treehouse

92%

11 reviews

· Newaygo, Newaygo, Michigan · 2 acres

Hosted by Mike L.

Treehouse

· 3 guests max · 2 beds

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Our small place is a forested Tree house in a Michigan wooded neighborhood on Croton Pond with a spot for a small camper, plenty of tent space, has a private drive, camp style privacy toilet, waterfront access across the road (185 steps to the water front and small beach) and sleeps 3. The Treehouse has a power cord for electricity and a table fan but no AC. Please bring your own bedding. There is one full mattress in loft and a twin futon. Our special place is only 2 miles to the Dragon Trail which is a well known biking and hiking trail, the trail is about 50 miles around our beautiful lake and is a very stunning adventure! We are about 15 minutes away from a downtown that has bars, playgrounds, restaurants, and grocery stores. Less than 5 minutes away you can rent kayaks, drift boats, and tubes for an exciting river adventure. Here are links to your next adventure: https://www.thedragon.us/ https://newaygocountyexploring.com/ https://dragonadventuresbasecamp.com/ There is a great organic, hippy vibe breakfast spot nearby called Hit the Road Joes. They also have wood fired pizzas on Saturday evenings. Another good, old school breakfast spot is Diner between the Dams. The Pine Cone has a great ice cream selection and large menu of concession type food: hot dogs, chicken nuggets, fries, nachos, etc. The Driftwood bar and restaurant on our lake (Croton Pond) has live music on the Saturdays and Sundays. The Trading Post has subs and pizza. They do have some limited delivery times to our spot.Our small place is a forested Tree house with a spot for a small camper, plenty of tent space, has a private drive, camp style privacy toilet, waterfront access (185 steps to the water front and small beach) and sleeps 3. Our special place is only 2 miles to the Dragon Trail which is a well known biking and hiking trail, the trail is about 50 miles around our beautiful lake and is a very stunning adventure! We are about 15 minutes away from a downtown that has bars, playgrounds, restaurants, and grocery stores. Less than 5 minutes away you can rent kayaks, drift boats, and tubes for an exciting river adventure. Here are links to your next adventure: https://www.thedragon.us/ https://newaygocountyexploring.com/ There is a great organic, hippy vibe breakfast spot nearby called Hit the Road Joes. They also have wood fired pizzas on Saturday evenings. Another good, old school breakfast spot is Diner between the Dams. The Driftwood bar and restaurant on our lake (Croton Pond) has live music on the Saturdays and Sundays. The Trading Post has subs and pizza. They do have some limited delivery times to our spot.

What to expect

Treehouse

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

3 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit. There is wood in the wood shed next to the larger loft house.

Toilet available

Portable toilet

Pets allowed

On leash. Your pets can be off leash on the property surrounding the treehouse. Please put them on leash if you go for a walk off the property.

Bins available

Trash bin

No potable water

Bring your own water

No showers

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

There is a great organic and hippy type breakfast spot called Hit the Road Joes in Croton. On Saturdays and Sundays, the Driftwood bar has live music on the deck of our lake (Croton Pond).

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Reviews

92% Recommend12 ratings · 11 reviews

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· August 2024

A Great Treehouse in the Forest!

The Dragon Outpost treehouse is a great spot to get away from the city and enjoy some time in the forest. The hosts give you good directions to get through the backroads to reach the property. What greets you is a large stand of huge trees and the treehouse! Though there are homes in the surrounding area, the treehouse still feels well insulated from them by the forest. The structure is well built and we felt quite safe inside it though some big thunderstorms. There is enough room for 2/3 people to hang out inside and sleep in the treehouse. The hosts provide some great amenities to make your stay even better as well! Having access to the water is also a great plus. For anyone looking for a fun camping experience + some amenities like a good bed under a roof and water access, I highly recommend this spot!!

Dylan P.

10 reviews

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· July 2024

The Dragon Outpost was such a great getaway for my partner, our dog and I. We were greeted with birthday balloons for my partner, and welcome snacks inside. Dry firewood, drinking water, fans and electricity, we sure felt spoiled compared to our usual rustic style of camping. The bed was so comfortable that we didn't even know it stormed both nights until our host mentioned it! The hosts went above and beyond for us. You can immediately tell that they are genuinely kind and caring people, even taking it upon themselves to care for a couple of sweet dogs that were abandoned by their owners. The waterfront is extremely private, shaded, and perfect for relaxing on a hot afternoon. We especially loved the artwork inside the treehouse, as well as all the little personal touches such as wind chimes and fresh potted flowers. I feel like we found a true hidden gem! We will definitely be back!!!

Melody B.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

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We enjoyed the unique experience of the Dragon Outpost! I really loved the large window overlooking the surrounding trees- it felt very magical! There were plenty of cute, thoughtful touches such as a string of lights and a welcome basket. Our husky mix adored being able to sniff and run around outside. We experienced a bit of rain upon arrival, and the hosts were great! They were welcoming, answered questions, and had our comfort in mind. At the same time, we had more than enough privacy. I think this treehouse would be great for a solo traveler wanting to unwind, write or just experience some solitude in a forest-like setting. The bed itself was comfortable, but it is a true loft and is close to the ceiling. Overall, cute space and fantastic hosts!

Kelly R.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

With pets

We had such a nice stay at the Dragon Outpost--a truly unique camping experience. Our hosts thought of every little detail to make life easier for us while still letting us enjoy a secluded camping weekend. We're already planning our next visit!

Tj H.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2023

Magical treehouse

We had a wonderful time in the treehouse, even better in person, a quiet magical little place. Our German shepherd had a good time hanging out on the little deck area. Lots of cool little touches and lights. The fans were appreciated and helped a lot. We would love to stay again. Things to note: if you’re not familiar with the area, would be easier to find in daylight but not a deterrent. We have a 4x4 so it wasn’t an issue but if it were days after heavy rain, a low clearance car possibly would get stuck in parts of the road.

Ami K.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2023

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With pets

The treehouse was everything as described. Was a perfect place for us to have our pets and be away from weather while being close to the river for adventures. Mike was very helpful and available for anything needed. We would stay here again if we were in the area.

Rebecca L.

2 reviews

Not recommend

· July 2023

Tree house

With kids

The little tree house was cute, and well built. It was nice and cool in there with the fans going and they supplied plenty of lighting. The toilet was private and on the balcony of the tree house so very easy to access throughout the night. They left a cute welcome gift and had a cute coffee setup for moring time. I loved that it was pet friendly as well. When we arrived around 3pm the next store neighbor was mowing for a couple of hours and we were unsure where the water front was Amy did respond and let me know it was in her back yard right across the street we did check that out the view was pretty Mike and Amy's house is about 300 feet from the tree house right across the street and there was neighbors on both side of them. The neighbors were up until almost 2am yelling at kids, kids yelling very loudly, working on there car muffler and reving the engine, Played classic rock and rap super loud and you could here all that in the tree house. It is not private at all. My son though loved staying in the tree house he though it was neat.

Shay E.

5 reviews

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· July 2023

We loved our time at this adorable treehouse! The storm raged outside but we were dry and cozy inside. It was a bit tricky to find in the dark and rain but with it as it was an incredible launch spot for riding on the dragon the next day. Nice homey touches throughout the outpost

Jen S.

5 reviews

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· July 2023

Loved it! Great little place to relax at the end of the day, have a campfire, and have a few drinks. Also kept me nice and dry from the heavy rains that rolled through at night.

Adam F.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2023

Perfect retreat for R&R!

We absolutely loved camping here!!! Mike & Amy were great hosts!!! Very welcoming & always available for any needs. We were even invited to morning yoga! The treehouse is perfect for a nice little getaway!! It's not completely secluded, but we felt like we had our own private space. The bed is really comfy! We were surprised to find electricity too!! Lots of thoughtful touches...from the lanterns, extra batteries, coffee/tea, kettle, doggie bags, extra blankets, firestarters, welcome package & guestbook!! <3 Several fans to keep you cool!! The toilet is perfect for camping a weekend. Nice lighting, sanitizer & extra toiletries! Firewood is provided which was awesome!! We will most definitely be back!! The area has a lot to offer!! Close to fishing, hiking, biking, boating, floating/kayaking...etc! So much to do, yet nice to relax by the fire! Thanks again for a great stay!! Ps ..thanks Mike for the flies & the tips!!

Erin B.

4 reviews

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· June 2023

Glamping Wonderland 🏕️

I loved camping on Mikes land. First of all, the hosts were phenomenal, they went above & beyond during our stay- best host we’ve had! Second, the treehouse and camping area were adorable & had a nice calm & relaxing vibe about them. Lastly, the stay was also pet friendly and was in a great location where it was close enough to stores you could get anything you needed easily, but far enough away from others that you feel like you have your own space. I would definitely recommend the camp and host to all our fellow hipcampers out there. Thank you for a WONDERFUL stay!!!!!